Judy J. Chang, Esq.

 
 
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WITH MORE THAN TWO DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN US IMMIGRATION LAW, Judy J. Chang has helped clients navigate even the trickiest immigration challenges with expertise and integrity.

Judy is a child of an immigrant family and has experienced first-hand the everyday challenges in an immigrant’s life.  Also, as a long-term representative of immigrant entrepreneurs since 1999, she takes pride in having participated in the transformative process immigrants created for this country.  These experiences have led her to be sensitive to government policies while being an active advocate of immigrant rights as well as an effective immigration system.

JUDY’S PRACTICE FOCUSES ON FIVE MAIN AREAS:

1)     Employment Based Temporary and Permanent Visa Solutions

2)     Family Based Green Card Solutions

3)     Maintaining Lawful Nonimmigrant Status

4)     Maintaining Lawful Permanent Resident Status and Naturalization

5)     Complex USCIS and Consular Decision Appeals and Waivers

Before founding Judy Chang Law Firm (formerly, J Global Law Group) in 2006, Judy practiced U.S. immigration and nationality law at national and global law firms as part of the international transaction team and built an excellent track record of successfully representing a diverse clientele in challenging matters.

Judy is also a regular media contributor and a frequent guest speaker on a variety of legal issues dealing with foreign businesses and immigrants. She has also served the legal and immigrant community in various leadership roles, described below.

License & Education

  • Licensed in California and New York

  • Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court

  • J.D. University of Toronto, Canada

  • B.A. (Honors) in Scholar’s Electives at Western University, Canada

Lectures

  • 2003 Community Awareness Seminar on Unlawful Presence, hosted by Korean Consulate General, San Francisco, CA

  • 2004 International Association of Korean Lawyers Conference, San Francisco, CA

  • 2012 K Group Immigration Seminar hosted by KOTRA Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA

  • 2013 K Start UP Silicon Valley Immigration Seminar, San Jose, CA

  • 2014 K-Move hosted by KOTRA Silicon valley, San Jose, CA Q&A

  • 2014 Start-Up Strategy Conference, San Jose State University, CA

  • 2015 Korean StartUp Showcase NYC Seminar, New York City

  • 2016 KASCON27, New York University, New York City

  • 2018 D2SF Tech Talk, Seoul, South Korea

  • 2018 Korean Financial Society Speaker Series, New York City

  • 2019 Sanctuary Church Network Conference on Public Charge, New Jersey

  • 2021 Simple Steps 4th Anniversary Webinar <RISE>, Silicon Valley, CA

  • 2022 Start-up Immigration Law Strategy Seminar, hosted by Korea Innovation Center Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA

  • 2022 Women's Forum, hosted by AFCF-KOWIN France, Paris, France

  • 2022 American Immigration Lawyers Association Continuing Education Seminar, New York

  • 2023 Radio Korea NY Immigration Law Corner (https://youtube.com/live/tKkMOnpqYrI)

  • 2024 Asan Nanum Foundation Voyager Program Startup Legal Seminar, Seoul, Korea

  • 2024 Korean in Silicon Valley 2024 Conference, hosted by Startup Alliance, Seoul, Korea

Community Leadership

  • Director, Korean American League for Civic Action (2005)

  • Regional Governor, the International Association of Korean Lawyers (2008-2010)

  • Secretary of the Board of Directors, NY Nanum Foundation (2011-2017)

  • Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Korean Community Center (2014-2017)

  • Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Korean Community Center (2018-2020)

  • The Board of Directors and Legal Task Force, Korean American Civic Empowerment (2018-Present)   

  • Legal Task force Advisor, Sanctuary Church Network (2018-present)

  • Board of Directors, Presbyterian Investment & Loan Program (2022-present)

  • Board of Directors, Bergen Community College Foundation (2024-present)

  • Board of Directors, New York Classical Players (2024-present)

Authorship

  • You are what you experience

  • Syndicated Immigration Columnist

Award

  • 2013 Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award Asian American Business Development Center

  • 2018 Bergen County Business Leader Award

Interviews & News Articles